Oahu Weather Forecast for October 05, 2026

Oahu Weather Forecast for October 05, 2026

Dry, stable, breezy trades will continue through today, bringing limited showers mainly along windward and mauka areas. Winds will begin to ease...

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Oahu Surf Forecast for October 05, 2026
Oahu Surf Forecast for October 05, 2026

A new small, long-period south swell will slowly fill in today and tonight, causing surf along south and west facing shores to increase to slightly...

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Oahu News:

The University of Hawai‘i launches ApplyHawai‘i, a streamlined single application for all 10 campuses, simplifying the admissions process for prospective students. Meanwhile, the Honolulu City Council is considering restrictions on the use of taxpayer funds for election-year mailers to curb political spending. In environmental news, the city's G.R.O.W. program expands islandwide, encouraging residents to compost food scraps through three-cart curbside collection. Law enforcement updates include a woman indicted for second-degree murder in a fatal Kailua shooting case, while a Kailua fentanyl dealer was sentenced to 70 months for drug distribution. Additionally, the University of Hawaii study reveals elevated metal levels in Maui wildfire survivors, highlighting ongoing health concerns months after the disaster.

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New data highlights potential for deeper Hawaiʻi-Japan economic partnership

Newly released data highlights potential for a deeper Hawaiʻi-Japan economic partnership. The 2026 Hawai‘i–Japan Economic Report is the first comprehensive analysis of its kind since 1998.

Free energy efficiency live webinar training series offered by Hawaiʻi State Energy Office

Self-paced courses provide flexible opportunities for contractors and residents to build skills in heat pumps, ENERGY STAR, multi-family energy auditing and building performance.

Charli Hately and Ryan Kainalo win Banco do Brasil São Sebastião Pro

In the men’s competition, 1,092 waves were ridden across 47 heats. Jackson Bunch (HAW) of Maui led the single-wave scores with an 8.83 in the Round of 64.

SNAP replacement benefits for Molokaʻi households affected by planned power outages

Hawaiian Electric has announced that planned outages will occur from Oct. 3 through Oct. 8 as crews replace existing copper lines with aluminum conductors along East Kamehameha V Highway between Onioni Drive and Puʻu O Hōkū Ranch. To support households who may experience food spoilage during these outages, DHS received approval from the USDA Food and Nutrition Administration to authorize replacement SNAP benefits.

Maui County launches housing navigator program for wildfire survivors as state ends case management

Maui County began a housing navigator program Thursday for households affected by the August 2023 wildfires. It takes over case management services that the state had been providing, the county announced.

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Forum explores next chapter in Hawaiʻiʻs economic relationship with Japan

Hawaiʻi and Japan are poised to strengthen their economic ties by delving into sectors such as tourism, clean energy, and technology, as revealed in the 2026 Hawaiʻi-Japan Economic Report.

Students sought for new biosecurity academy to fight against invasive pests in Hawaiʻi

Leeward Community College partnering with the state to train the next generation of invasive species inspectors.

Raised crosswalk work set for Kūhio, Kaumualiʻi Highways begins this week

Due to adverse weather conditions, the installation of raised crosswalks on Garden Island's Kūhiō and Kaumualiʻi Highways has been rescheduled for this week.

Kauai Weather Forecast for October 05, 2026

Breezy trades will continue through Monday, bringing limited showers mainly windward and mauka. An upper level low will help weaken winds and turn them out...

Kauai Surf Forecast for October 05, 2026

A new small, long-period south swell will slowly fill in tonight and Monday, with a peak slightly above average Tuesday into Wednesday. Near or slightly...

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Business Monday: Kona Trolley returns to Kailua Village just in time for Ironman World Championship

The Kona Trolley has launched just in time for the Ironman World Championship, when thousands of spectators and athletes descend on Kailua-Kona.

New data highlights potential for deeper Hawaiʻi-Japan economic partnership

Hawaiʻi and Japan are poised to strengthen their economic ties by delving into sectors such as tourism, clean energy, and technology, as revealed in the 2026 Hawaiʻi-Japan Economic Report.

New biosecurity academy seeking students to become inspectors in the fight against invasive pests in Hawaiʻi

Leeward Community College partnering with the state to train the next generation of invasive species inspectors.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for October 05, 2026

Breezy trades will continue through Monday, bringing limited showers mainly windward and mauka. An upper level low will help weaken winds and turn them out...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for October 05, 2026

A new small, long-period south swell will slowly fill in tonight and Monday, with a peak slightly above average Tuesday into Wednesday. Near or slightly...